Fax, call in, or postmark by tomorrow 2/26/10, to receive the reduced
"early bird rate" on the following workshops sponsored by WVU Division
of Social Work.  Info below and registration form attached (last page).


March 11, 2010, 9am-5pm, Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center,
Beckley, WV
Self Care: Using Mindfulness to Reduce Compassion Fatigue
Jane B. Riffe, EdD, MSW, LPC, WVU Extension Specialist in Human
Development and Family Relations, Families and Health Center
CEU’s: 7 Social Work hours; 6.5 LPC hours 
Registration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate $58.50 by February 26, 2010)

Social workers and counselors experience multiple sources of stress
including high caseloads, emotional demands of helping clients in
difficult situations, paperwork, and balancing work and personal life. 
We can easily lose connection with ourselves in this process of caring
for others.  Long-term career stress can lead to deep physical,
emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. This self-care workshop will
provide an introduction to mindfulness-based stress reduction practices
to help to offset job stress, maintain personal balance, and decrease
risk for stress-related physical and emotional problems. 

Mindfulness based stress management has an impressive research record
with clinical and non-clinical populations in teaching skills which
result in less discomfort from anxiety, depression, shame and grief. 
These techniques are based on paying attention to the present moment
with a non-judgmental attitude.  The skills of shifting focus to gentle
compassion in place of  worry, judgment, or blame can be learned and
taught to others.

March 12, 2010, 10am-12pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 306,
Clarksburg, WV
Nonprofit Management, Leadership, Ethics and Governance for Boards
Steven Hoffman, Director of Tax Services, West Virginia University, MT,
CFP, EA and Joanne Dennison, President/Owner of Ordinary Success, Inc.,
MS in Ed., CMP 
CEU’s: 2 Social Work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Financial
Management- Annual Accounting Cycle or Board of Directors/Governance –
Board Self Governance)
Registration Fee: $25 or take afternoon session for a combined fee of
$40 (Early bird rate $22.50 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just
this session)

There is an increasing focus on the governance of nonprofit
organizations by the public, the media and the IRS.  Nonprofit managers
and board members need to be aware of what can bring unwanted attention
to their activities. This workshop will provide an overview of what is
required to meet the IRS tax obligations regarding the governance of
nonprofit organizations, including a review of important questions on
the new Form 990.  Participants will see missteps that have been made
from real life examples and the consequences of those actions.   Come
learn about governance and stewardship of Funds and protecting the tax
exempt status of your organization.

March 12, 2010, 1:00-3:00pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room, 306,
Clarksburg, WV
Risk Management for Tax Exempt Organizations 
Steven Hoffman, Director of Tax Services, West Virginia University, MT,
CFP, EA and Joanne Dennison, President/Owner of Ordinary Success, Inc.,
MS in Ed., CMP 
CEU’s: 2 Social Work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Board of
Directors/Governance – Board Self Governance or Nonprofit
Fundamentals-Organizational Design/Infrastructure)
Registration Fee: $25 or take morning session for a combined fee of $40
(Early bird rate $22.50 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just
this session)

Risks present a constant concern to nonprofit organizations – many of
which may not immediately be identified as a threat.  This session will
assist you in defining risks and how to address them for the benefit of
your organization.  Learn how to identify, prioritize and determine
which risks your organization may be willing to assume and those which
must be actively addressed.  Techniques for risk assessment and risk
management, including the steps to developing a Risk Management Program,
will be presented.  This workshop is essential for nonprofit managers
and board members to gain knowledge of how to protect their assets and
their reputations as a nonprofit organization.

March 15, 2010, 8:30am-12pm, Monongalia General Hospital Conference
Center, Lynch/ Piribek Room, Morgantown, WV
Communication and Conflict in Organizations
Patricia Chase, LCSW, EdD, Clinical Assistant Professor, WVU Division
of Social Work
CEU’s: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours (Core Area:  Human
Resource Development - Management)
Registration Fee: $40 or take afternoon session for combined fee of $65
(Early bird rate $36 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just this
session)

This workshop will explore the processes and outcomes of communication
and conflict that occur within helping organizations.  How the role and
position of supervisors within these system shapes their
responsibilities related to communication both within and between
line-staff and administration will be examined.  Conflict as it relates
to power and communication, Kaduchin’s ideas about games people play
in supervision, and strategies for resolving conflict will also
considered, discussed and practiced.

March 15, 2010, 1-4:30pm, Monongalia General Hospital Conference
Center, Lynch/Piribek Room, Morgantown, WV
Safety Net: Internet Safety Issues
Anne Martin, MA Counseling, Fairmont, WV
CEU’s: 3.5 Social Work hours; 3.25 LPC hours; 3.5 CECNPM hours
(Special Topics/Electives)
Registration Fee: $40 or take morning session for combined fee of $65
(Early bird rate $36 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just this
session)

Do you know your ASL? WYRN? Can you navigate the internet confidently
and safely… and teach young people to do the same? During this session,
the learner will become familiar with internet slang, varieties of
online communication, cell phone safety, cyber-bullying, and more.
Methods of maintaining safety online and monitoring youth will be
examined. Etiquette with new technology will also be evaluated by
participants through interactive methods. 

March 18, 2010, 10am-12pm, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Room
2044, Charleston, WV
Ethics in the Nonprofit Environment
George W. Lilley Jr., EdD, Retired CEO, Valley HealthCare System
CEU’s:  2 Social Work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Nonprofit
Fundamentals-Organizational Design and Infrastructure)
Registration Fee:  $25 or take afternoon session for a combined fee of
$55 (Early bird rate $22.50 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just
this session)

Did you rise up through the ranks with little independent decision
making requirements? Have you been required to make decisions among
competing interests and not known there was even an ethical
consideration? During this session the learner will hear, consider and
practice needed management skills utilizing ethical principals in the
nonprofit human service practice setting.  

March 18, 2010, 1-4pm, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Room
2044, Charleston, WV
Board of Directors Governance of Nonprofits
George W. Lilley Jr., EdD, Retired CEO, Valley HealthCare System
CEU’s:  3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Board of
Directors/Governance – Board Self-Governance(2 hours); Board of
Directors/Governance – Board Operations (1 hour))
Registration Fee:  $35 or take morning session for a combined fee of
$55 (Early bird rate $31.50 by February 26, 2010 if registering for just
this session)

Even if you are not the Executive Director of a nonprofit, you will
increase your management skills by participating in this class. During
this session, the learner will hear and consider legal and practical
aspects of nonprofit, board governance. Participants will learn about
the West Virginia nonprofit corporation act, concepts of Duty of Care,
Obedience and Loyalty. The class will cover practical matters such as
the roles and functional activities of a Board, recruitment, Board –
staff relations, Board Executive Director Relations, why Boards don’t
govern plus answers to numerous common questions about board
functioning.


March 19, 2010, 1-4pm, Monongalia General Hospital Conference Center,
Mylan Room, Morgantown, WV
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in End of Life and Long Term Care
Jeffrey Levesque, MSW, MGA, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social
Worker, Hospice of the Panhandle, Martinsburg, WV
CEU’s: 3 Social Work hours; 2.75 LPC hours
Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate $31.50 by February 26, 2010)

Post traumatic stress and its after effects may be present in end of
life and long term care. This workshop will explore social, emotional
and physical consequences of post traumatic stress and discuss practical
clinical approaches for helping our clients and their families to cope.




Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506

phone: 304-293-3280
fax:  304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website:  www.wvsioa.org
WVU Division of Social Work Website:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu